Transition(“s”) (James 5:2; 1 John 4:18)
Graduation packs its punch
In those moments ’fore the lunch
(Dainties and a little glass
Sustenance for lad and lass).Sustenance is needed, for
Challenge lies at next day’s door –
Leaving “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Miss”,
In the past, with childhood’s “dis” –Adults dump on kids to keep
Them in line – today you’ll reap
Harvest rich from journey tough;
“Knock it off” – that’s quite enough.Knock it off? The “s” in “scared”
Reason why the title’s there –
Make you scared, protect some place
In society, in case –You should notice clothes they wear
Are invisible – they’re bare
As the day when they were born
’Neath the adult costume worn.Scared without initial “s” –
When removed it is not less,
But it’s more – you cared today
To join in our adult fray –Now you’re in our sandbox too,
Just like back before your school
Sliced and diced kids into “class”
(Thank your Lord all that is passed).Knock it off now – “s” from end
Of your feelings – brain-power lend
To the task which we’re about –
Caring – you’re grown up – no doubt.Welcome to our world, my friend;
Glad you chose your back to bend
To this part of adult mess;
Use our names – and drop the “s”.There’s a lot of work to do;
Apprenticeship which follows school
Gives us time to share with you,
Tricks of trade on use of tools.Poet Keats at twenty-three
Was quite dead – he had TB
Don’t avoid the scary stuff
Drop the “s”, engage what’s tough.When it comes to title’s use,
Never use to “dis”, abuse;
Use it to build up, empower –
Strengthen folks to face their hour.navigation